Steve Spangler Science® Water Gel™ Starter Set
Item # WGELSET
Steve Spangler Science®
$11.99
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Description
Ages 6+ / Grades 1+
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Make Water Disappear Like a Magician!
Amaze your friends while learning about hydrogels.
As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and also known as slush powder, Water Gel turns from a powder to a gel in just seconds. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500-800 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! An Activity Guide with lots of fun, hands-on polymer science tricks to play on your friends is also included. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
Adult supervision required.
How does it work?
When you add water to this superabsorbent polymer, it instantly turns from a liquid to a slushy solid.
What does it teach?
Water Gel is the perfect way to demonstrate how polymers work. The gel is a superabsorbent polymer that can help illustrate how farmers can save their crops in times of drought and what kind of material is in a baby diaper!
Super Absorbent Polymer Powder
Water Gel soaks up to 500 - 800 times its weight in water in seconds! It uses sodium polyacrylate – the secret ingredient used to absorb “liquid” in diapers!
Science Fair Connection
Turn Water Gel into a fun science fair project by simply identifying a variable (something that might change the outcome) in the experiment, then testing that variable, and correctly reporting the results.
Instruction Cards Included with 4 Experiments
The Amazing Disappearing Act
The Polymer Pencil Poke
Where’s the Water?
Maximum Capacity Challenge
What’s Included?
Water Gel polymer 2.6 oz (75 g)
Plastic Tank
Instruction Cards
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.
Adult supervision required.
Amaze your friends while learning about hydrogels.
As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and also known as slush powder, Water Gel turns from a powder to a gel in just seconds. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500-800 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! An Activity Guide with lots of fun, hands-on polymer science tricks to play on your friends is also included. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
Adult supervision required.
How does it work?
When you add water to this superabsorbent polymer, it instantly turns from a liquid to a slushy solid.
What does it teach?
Water Gel is the perfect way to demonstrate how polymers work. The gel is a superabsorbent polymer that can help illustrate how farmers can save their crops in times of drought and what kind of material is in a baby diaper!
Super Absorbent Polymer Powder
Water Gel soaks up to 500 - 800 times its weight in water in seconds! It uses sodium polyacrylate – the secret ingredient used to absorb “liquid” in diapers!
Science Fair Connection
Turn Water Gel into a fun science fair project by simply identifying a variable (something that might change the outcome) in the experiment, then testing that variable, and correctly reporting the results.
Instruction Cards Included with 4 Experiments
The Amazing Disappearing Act
The Polymer Pencil Poke
Where’s the Water?
Maximum Capacity Challenge
What’s Included?
Water Gel polymer 2.6 oz (75 g)
Plastic Tank
Instruction Cards
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.
- Make water disappear like a magician
- This superabsorbent polymer powder soaks up 500-800 times its weight in water
- Turns from a powder to gel in just seconds
- Discover the secret powder used in diapers!
Adult supervision required.
Specifications
Brand Name
Steve Spangler Science®
Age / Grade
Ages 6+ / Grades 1+
Alias
WGELSET
Assembly Required
No
Manufacturer
Steve Spangler Science®
UPC
192407372993
MPN
869300
Description
Steve Spangler Science® Water Gel™ Starter Set
$11.99
Ages 6+ / Grades 1+
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Make Water Disappear Like a Magician!
Amaze your friends while learning about hydrogels.
As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and also known as slush powder, Water Gel turns from a powder to a gel in just seconds. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500-800 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! An Activity Guide with lots of fun, hands-on polymer science tricks to play on your friends is also included. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
Adult supervision required.
How does it work?
When you add water to this superabsorbent polymer, it instantly turns from a liquid to a slushy solid.
What does it teach?
Water Gel is the perfect way to demonstrate how polymers work. The gel is a superabsorbent polymer that can help illustrate how farmers can save their crops in times of drought and what kind of material is in a baby diaper!
Super Absorbent Polymer Powder
Water Gel soaks up to 500 - 800 times its weight in water in seconds! It uses sodium polyacrylate – the secret ingredient used to absorb “liquid” in diapers!
Science Fair Connection
Turn Water Gel into a fun science fair project by simply identifying a variable (something that might change the outcome) in the experiment, then testing that variable, and correctly reporting the results.
Instruction Cards Included with 4 Experiments
The Amazing Disappearing Act
The Polymer Pencil Poke
Where’s the Water?
Maximum Capacity Challenge
What’s Included?
Water Gel polymer 2.6 oz (75 g)
Plastic Tank
Instruction Cards
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.
Adult supervision required.
Amaze your friends while learning about hydrogels.
As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and also known as slush powder, Water Gel turns from a powder to a gel in just seconds. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500-800 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! An Activity Guide with lots of fun, hands-on polymer science tricks to play on your friends is also included. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
Adult supervision required.
How does it work?
When you add water to this superabsorbent polymer, it instantly turns from a liquid to a slushy solid.
What does it teach?
Water Gel is the perfect way to demonstrate how polymers work. The gel is a superabsorbent polymer that can help illustrate how farmers can save their crops in times of drought and what kind of material is in a baby diaper!
Super Absorbent Polymer Powder
Water Gel soaks up to 500 - 800 times its weight in water in seconds! It uses sodium polyacrylate – the secret ingredient used to absorb “liquid” in diapers!
Science Fair Connection
Turn Water Gel into a fun science fair project by simply identifying a variable (something that might change the outcome) in the experiment, then testing that variable, and correctly reporting the results.
Instruction Cards Included with 4 Experiments
The Amazing Disappearing Act
The Polymer Pencil Poke
Where’s the Water?
Maximum Capacity Challenge
What’s Included?
Water Gel polymer 2.6 oz (75 g)
Plastic Tank
Instruction Cards
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.
- Make water disappear like a magician
- This superabsorbent polymer powder soaks up 500-800 times its weight in water
- Turns from a powder to gel in just seconds
- Discover the secret powder used in diapers!
Adult supervision required.
Specifications
Steve Spangler Science® Water Gel™ Starter Set
$11.99
Brand Name
Steve Spangler Science®
Age / Grade
Ages 6+ / Grades 1+
Alias
WGELSET
Assembly Required
No
Manufacturer
Steve Spangler Science®
UPC
192407372993
MPN
869300
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$11.99
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Steve Spangler Science® Water Gel™ Starter Set
$11.99